CVE-2009-4764 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 5 Apr 2010 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted PDF containing embedded executables in Adobe Reader.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2009-4764?

CVE-2009-4764 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader, published on 5 Apr 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Adobe Reader 8.x and 9.x on Windows is able to execute EXE files that are embedded in a PDF document, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick users into executing arbitrary code via a crafted document.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4764?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Acrobat Reader.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4764?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4764 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2009-4764 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4764 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Adobe Acrobat Reader vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9297-53fw-x6cq.